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Santa Ponsa Travel Guide

Santa Ponsa (or Santa Ponca) today bears little resemblance to
the fishing village it once was. Just under half an hour away from
Palma and about three miles (5km) south of Magaluf on the southwest
coast, Santa Ponsa is famous not only as a popular Mallorcan
holiday resort, but also as the landing point of King Jaime I in
1229 when he came to reclaim the island from the Moors. A stone
cross at the resort's marina marks the event. As with most
Mallorcan holiday resorts, Santa Ponsa is highly developed and
tends to be lively and busy, with an active nightlife and excellent
beach culture. The eponymous Santa Ponsa is the principal beach,
which is supplemented with imported sand, while the more sheltered
Calo d'en Pellicer is slightly smaller and closer to the marine
club. The third, more exclusive beach is Castellot. The water at
all three beaches is warm and clear, and offers safe swimming.
Areas have been set aside for swimming so that there is no danger
from the many boats. A pedestrian promenade, with shade provided by
pine trees, runs in front of the Santa Ponsa beach, and there are
the usual beachfront restaurants, bars, shops and cafés.
Over the years, Santa Ponsa has developed a Celtic flavour, with a
number of Scottish and Irish themed pubs and bars, but it remains
popular with a range of visitors of different ages.

Santa Ponsa has a number of supermarkets (including one large
one), a good choice of souvenir shops, stalls, some designer goods,
jewellery stores and other essential amenities such as banks for
holiday visitors to make use of. A better shopping selection is
available in Palma and the closest weekly market takes place on
Wednesdays in Andratx.

There are a large number of different restaurants in Santa
Ponsa, offering visitors plenty of variety and options for all
budgets. Some restaurants and tapas bars offer traditional Spanish
cuisine, and there is Indian, Chinese, Italian and more to sample.
International staples like burgers and pizzas are always easy to
find.

There is a varied nightlife at the holiday resort of Santa
Ponsa, with karaoke bars, theme pubs, live music venues, and
several clubs and discos. Although not on the same scale as Palma
or Magaluf, there is still a lot on offer besides hotel
entertainment. Those intent on partying can always make the short
trip to Palma, which boasts the best nightlife on the island.

There is plenty to keep holidaymakers amused and occupied when
stepping off the beach. Santa Ponsa boasts three golf courses, as
well as tennis, water sports, scuba diving, horse riding, and
sports grounds for skateboarding and football. There are regular
bus services to neighbouring towns and resorts, and excursions to
local attractions. There are also regular boat trips along the
coastline and these usually stop so that passengers can enjoy a dip
in the sea. A nearby popular attraction is Aqualand in Magaluf. The
biggest fiesta on the island takes place in Santa Ponsa in
September and runs for 10 days. The Fiesta of Rei en Jaume
commemorates the defeat of the Moors by Jaime I, and the festival
culminates in a mock battle between the Christians and the
Moors.

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Santa Ponsa Travel Guide

Santa Ponsa (or Santa Ponca) today bears little resemblance to
the fishing village it once was. Just under half an hour away from
Palma and about three miles (5km) south of Magaluf on the southwest
coast, Santa Ponsa is famous not only as a popular Mallorcan
holiday resort, but also as the landing point of King Jaime I in
1229 when he came to reclaim the island from the Moors. A stone
cross at the resort's marina marks the event. As with most
Mallorcan holiday resorts, Santa Ponsa is highly developed and
tends to be lively and busy, with an active nightlife and excellent
beach culture. The eponymous Santa Ponsa is the principal beach,
which is supplemented with imported sand, while the more sheltered
Calo d'en Pellicer is slightly smaller and closer to the marine
club. The third, more exclusive beach is Castellot. The water at
all three beaches is warm and clear, and offers safe swimming.
Areas have been set aside for swimming so that there is no danger
from the many boats. A pedestrian promenade, with shade provided by
pine trees, runs in front of the Santa Ponsa beach, and there are
the usual beachfront restaurants, bars, shops and cafés.
Over the years, Santa Ponsa has developed a Celtic flavour, with a
number of Scottish and Irish themed pubs and bars, but it remains
popular with a range of visitors of different ages.

Santa Ponsa has a number of supermarkets (including one large
one), a good choice of souvenir shops, stalls, some designer goods,
jewellery stores and other essential amenities such as banks for
holiday visitors to make use of. A better shopping selection is
available in Palma and the closest weekly market takes place on
Wednesdays in Andratx.

There are a large number of different restaurants in Santa
Ponsa, offering visitors plenty of variety and options for all
budgets. Some restaurants and tapas bars offer traditional Spanish
cuisine, and there is Indian, Chinese, Italian and more to sample.
International staples like burgers and pizzas are always easy to
find.

There is a varied nightlife at the holiday resort of Santa
Ponsa, with karaoke bars, theme pubs, live music venues, and
several clubs and discos. Although not on the same scale as Palma
or Magaluf, there is still a lot on offer besides hotel
entertainment. Those intent on partying can always make the short
trip to Palma, which boasts the best nightlife on the island.

There is plenty to keep holidaymakers amused and occupied when
stepping off the beach. Santa Ponsa boasts three golf courses, as
well as tennis, water sports, scuba diving, horse riding, and
sports grounds for skateboarding and football. There are regular
bus services to neighbouring towns and resorts, and excursions to
local attractions. There are also regular boat trips along the
coastline and these usually stop so that passengers can enjoy a dip
in the sea. A nearby popular attraction is Aqualand in Magaluf. The
biggest fiesta on the island takes place in Santa Ponsa in
September and runs for 10 days. The Fiesta of Rei en Jaume
commemorates the defeat of the Moors by Jaime I, and the festival
culminates in a mock battle between the Christians and the
Moors.